Marrakech · 31.6295° N, 7.9811° W
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the medina of Marrakech
Marrakech · 31.6295° N, 7.9811° W
Souks, palaces, gardens and the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Most trips to Morocco start or end here, and it is the base for the Atlas, Agafay and the road to the Sahara.
Getting thereMarrakech Menara airport (RAK), 6 km from the medina · Train from Casablanca about 2 h 40
How long2–4 nights
Best monthsMar, Apr, Oct
When to go
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Weather comfort, from hard (short bars) to ideal (tall bars).
Things to do
- Jemaa el-Fnaa at dusk
- Bahia Palace and Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Jardin Majorelle
- Hot-air balloon flight at sunrise
- Day trip to the Atlas Mountains or Agafay
Good to know
- Agree on the taxi price before the ride, or ask for the meter.
- Souk prices start high: bargaining with a smile is normal.
- Book popular sights early in the morning to avoid the heat and crowds.
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